Is ringworm contagious in dogs?

Many people wonder if ringworm in dogs is contagious to humans or possibly other animals. There are four fungal species that will cause this condition to appear, and all of them are contagious to both humans and some other species of animals. read more

Children, on the other hand, are very susceptible to ringworm and can catch it easily from a dog, cat or another child. The fungal spores are also long-lived and can remain in carpet and bedding for many months, thus infecting pets and people repeatedly. read more

Classic symptoms of ringworm include lesions that typically appear on a dog’s head, ears, paws and forelimbs. read more

Ringworm is so contagious that there needn’t be a direct contact for the infection to spread. It is not easy to contain as it can survive for a long time in public areas like locker rooms, swimming pools, brushes, combs, hats, etc. read more